Travis Leads In Midwinter Golf Tourney Finals Reach Second Division Glory
Travis captured both qualification and match play honors in the ninth annual Midwinter Golf Tournament. He led by six strokes in opening play and advanced to the final, defeating Irvin S. Robeson 6 up 4 in the semis. Gardner beat Miller 4 and 2 in the second division final to claim the title. Consolation and trophy details follow with multiple named players from clubs like Oak Hill, Fox Hills, and Dunwoodie. Full scores appear on the opposite page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 1. Travis
Irving S. Robeson
Oak Hill
Harold Slater
Fox Hills
Robert Hunter
Wee Burn
N. W. Dean
Oakley
Mr. Robeson
Chisholm Beach
F. C. Keating
Lenox
A. J. Watson
Dunwoodie
Harry Kayser
Scarsdale
Mr. Dean
Z.T. Miller
C. B. Hudson
North Fork Country Club
C. H. Gardner
Agawam
B. Boyd
Bellereive
Spencer Waters
Apawamis
G. F. Steele
Woodland
D.S. White
Atlantic City
L. R. Thurlow
New York
James Barber
Englewood
F. S. Madison
Upper Montclair
Etiquette of Golf Highlights a Thoughtful Golfer
An observant golfer muses on golf etiquette and its refined aspects beyond competition. He recalls a match where a player’s wife assisted with his overcoat, dusted greens, and offered hopeful encouragement, illustrating expected decorum and considerate conduct on the course.
Eloquent Silence on Pinehurst Golf Duel
Two players in a Pinehurst style scene clash over etiquette as a silent spectator, a Chicago friend, weighs in with quiet pressure. The amateur challenger, famed but tense, struggles with the first shots while the mute observer keeps his counsel amid a charged round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Chicago
Golf by Aero Plane Foursome Plan Delivers Spectacle
A novelty golf idea uses two aeroplanes three dozen golf balls four players and travel support including an ambulance field hospital surgeon and nurse. One player from each pair flies over the course dropping balls for partners to putt out, the lowest score wins.
Sunday Evening Concert by The Carolina Orchestra
The Carolina Orchestra offered a carefully chosen program on Sunday evening. Selections included Mozart's Overture The Magic Flute, Langey Intermezzo Felice, Thomas Polish Dance, Simonnetti Madrigale, Morris Dance, Shepherds Dance, a piano Solia, Thouret Chanson de Mal, and selections from Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Hoffmann Godard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felice” Langeya
Thomas
Simonnetti
Germany
Mr. P. F. Thouret
Gretel Humperdinck
Fownes First in Also Rans At Midwinter Golf
The Midwinter Golf Tour overflow field saw Henry C. Fownes of Oakmont defeat James P. Gardner of Midlothian to take the trophy. Gardner led qualification with 88, Fownes 90, while J D C Rumsey of Brooklyn advanced in a 19 hole semifinal and Fownes won the final 4 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Fownes
Oakmont
James P. Gardner
Midlothian
Mr. Fownes
J. D.C. Rumsey
Brooklyn
R. C. Kerr
Montclair
Fownes
Mr. Gardner
J. D. Armstrong
Buffalo
Midwinter Hmandic Record Attendance Assured Next
Attendance is expected to reach a high for the upcoming midwinter event as organizers announce strong ticket sales and crowd projections. Officials credit early purchases by local supporters and regional clubs driving an expanding turnout outlook.
Week's Trap Shooting Tourney Opens With Notables
The Midwinter Handicap attracts leaders in trap shooting as John Philip Sousa and a regional crowd arrive. E B Rogers of Cleveland Charles G Westcott of Orlando and Robert Shepard of Warwick join a growing turnout ahead of a large Chicago and western contingent. Southern delegates and strong representation from Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston and New England are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
Rogers
Cleveland
Charles G. Westcott
Orlando
Robert Shepard
Warwick
N. Y
James T. Skelly
DuPont
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Boston
New England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Travis
Dr. Gardner
Miller
Saturday Evening Post
Alter
J. Travis
Carolina Orchestra
H, Hoffmann Godard
J. D.C. Ramsey
P. Gardner
Ent
H. ©. Fownes
P.J. Gardner
W. A. Faxon
J. J. Check
J.D. C. Rumsey
H. J. Chambers
Semlefinal
Gardner
Rumsey
Kerr
J. P. Gardner
I. C
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